Jetix Continues to Expand Its Horizons

When you think of Toon Disney, you likely think of little more than Disney shows. After all, since the network's inception, it has been famed for airing shows such as Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers, Darkwing Duck, Talespin, and Ducktales. In 2004, they expanded their horizons with the creation of Jetix, an action adventure block featuring hit shows such as Power Rangers, Gargoyles, and Digimon. Now, the network takes it one step further by delving into animation libraries from other animation companies, including 4Kids Entertainment and Kids WB. Let's see what "new" shows Jetix has in store for its fall season.

Many were surprised when Jetix announced Jackie Chan Adventures, a WB show, for the Jetix block a while back. It seems that Disney has just started to form a relationship with the rival company, because we have three WB shows making their Jetix debut when the fall season hits.

Batman: The Animated Series is widely regarded as one of the greatest animated shows of all time. Follow billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne as he dons his alter ego as Batman and goes out to defend the city from a huge gallery of villains, including the tragic Mr. Freeze, the gentlemanly Penguin, and of course, the maniacal Joker. It's popularity over the years stems from the dark, mature storylines and three-dimensional characters that everyone could warm up to. In fact, this series was the start of what is known as the DCAU (DC Animated Universe), in which many other series are in the same continuity of, up and and including Justice League Unlimited. And on September 30th, Batman makes his debut on Toon Disney.